how do i get my 4 year old cat to accept my new kitten?

Answer 1

If it's a female 4yr old there are many techniques to induce her maternal nature.

If the 4yr is a male u must induce his pedophilic side.

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Answer 2

Hi Janice...It's best to begin by placing the kitten into his/her own small quiet room with a litterbox, food and water dishes for a couple days so he/she has a safe place to call their own. A new home can be discomforting for a newcomer with other pets so a confined space gives them a sense of security to slowly adjust and continue with litterbox training as well without duress. The 4 year old kitty and kitten may then sniff each others scent from under the door to become familiar with one another. Be sure to always give your 4 year old cat a lot of affection and time before visiting with the kitten so he/she doesn't feel neglected. After a couple days has passed, open the door and supervise the two cats carefully. If they becomes aggressive towards one another, distract them with a fun kitty toy and then reward either with a food treat (not the usual food) each time when they display a non-aggressive behaviour. Cats need time to adjust gradually and be redirected whenever they feel their territory is compromised. By making the time together fun with an interactive toy they will soon be more interested having fun rather than focusing on being stressed at the presence of one another.

Answer 3

My older cat was around 5 when I aquired a new kitten - at first she didn't get on with the newcomer at all and would hiss if he tried to approach her.
At first I kept the kitten in a separate room and gradually did some "smell swapping" - taking something that had been close to the kitten (like a blanket he'd been lying on) to the older cat and letting her get used to the smell, and vice versa.
After about a week I'd open the door a little crack and let them sniff each other - by this point the older cat was getting rather curious and the kitten wanted somebody to play with!
Eventually I let them out in the same room (with supervision), making sure they were back in their separate rooms if I had to go out in case of any incidents.
Now they're the best of friends - most of the time!
Good luck, don't try to force the issue and hopefully they'll get along just fine in time ;)

Answer 4

Separate before you integrate!!! A slow introduction is faster than a fast one, so put the kitten in a separate space and give your cat MORE attention to re-assure it.

Here's a page of hints on how to help the process along:
http://www.geocities.com/nyc_sr/introduction.html

How old was your first cat when you got it? If it was under three months when you isolated it, then it missed out on learning feline communication to determine when a cat is making friends or threatening it. Such sad lonely kittens grow into cats who can never accept another cat. If this is the case, then introductions are unlikely to work, and you should return the kitten to its source.

Answer 5

Your 4 yr old may never accept your new kitten, then again, time will tell. Cats are territorial and don't like change especially to their surroundings. My cats still don't get on after 2 years and they refuse to eat in the same room together

Answer 6

We have two cats and a dog - all strays. Our first was the tabby cat who we had for a year before bringing in the dog who somebody had dumped in a dustbin. We kept them in separate rooms for a couple of days and always stayed with them when they were together. After two years we found a kitten in another dustbin and did the same thing again. Separate rooms for a couple of days and then introduce them to one another gradually but never leave them on their own. We now have three animals who are very happy and play together beautifully. It is a pleasure to watch them.

Answer 7

They need time. Let the old cat get used to the new one, and try not to show the old one less attention than before. But always be sure to keep a close eye on them so as not to let the old one harm the new one. Eventually they'll likely find a way to coexist, and maybe even become pals.

Answer 8

You can't given time both cat and kitty will get on fine

Answer 9

Give them a woollen ball to play with

Answer 10

roll the kitten in catnip :)